Client demographic information
How old is Ellen?
20 years old
What are some of the behavioral signs of anorexia nervosa experienced by Ellen?
Preoccupation with weight, food, calories, fat grams and dieting
Maintains an excessive, rigid exercise regimen
Denial of the seriousness of low body weight
What insecure attachment style does Ellen have?
Anxious avoidant
What specific type of anorexia does Ellen have?
restricting type
What approach is the most effective for weight restoration?
Multidisciplinary
What is Ellen's diagnosis?
anorexia nervosa
What is lanugo?
Fine hair on body
What was the original reason Ellen was separated from her mom?
Postpartum depression
What are the three ABC criteria for diagnosis?
(A) restriction of energy intake
(B) intense fear of gaining weight/ becoming fat
(C) disturbances in the experience of their body/weight
What do CBT and DBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy